November 2018
Remembrance Day 2018. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. In addition to the annual Remembrance Day services in which we honour those who lost their lives in the war, the centenary is being commemorated worldwide with special ‘Bells for Peace” services and other events.
At Roseisle, children representing the many ethnic groups who make up the community lined up at dusk to take part in ringing the ‘bell for peace’ under the guidance of ceremony
co-ordinator Diane Gillingham and husband Grant.
Lest we forget Carman Legion #18 laying wreath at cenotaph
This year, the Royal Canadian Legion encouraged school children to learn more about the WWI veterans who are buried in our local cemeteries. These are the young men who made it back to Canada – and lived the rest of their lives with memories of the war. They didn’t talk about their experiences, one reason the camaraderie and support of the local Legion was so important to them.
November 2020
Remembrance Day 2020. Local Remembrance Day services were another casualty of the pandemic. Carman Legion #18 aptly met the challenge through a virtual service which you can access at https://youtu.be/hN_HJazEjHg.
The usually well-attended public service at Roseisle was cancelled this year. The organizing committee instead honoured local soldiers through exhibits in the community display case and by laying wreaths at the War Memorial. We’d also remind you that profiles of the young men from this community who gave their lives in WWI can be found on our website.
Roseisle War Memorial November 11, 2020
One of the rewards of mounting the displays was the opportunity it provided for trolling once more through old photos. And for turning up treasures like this image of a young child in a replica WWI uniform.
Makes you wonder what children understood about fathers being absent for up to five years – or forever? What were their memories on Remembrance Day?